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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27

The speech of Henry Grady, Of the
Atlanta Constitution, delivered at the
dinner of the New England Society in
New York recently, is pronounced to be
in many respects the greatest address OF
the year. Mr.. Frady was the first South
erner ever invited to the dinner of that
society and followed General Sherman on
the list of speakers. The reception ac-
corded him wes intensely cordial, and
when he arose to begin he was greeted by
three ringing cheers. In opening his
speech he told the following: There was
an old preacher once who told some boys
of the Bible lesson he was to read in the
morning. The boys finding the place,
glued together the connecting pages.
[Laughter.] The next morning he read
on the bottom of one page: When Noah
was one hundred and twenty years old
he took unto himself wife, who was
then turning the page-30O cubits long
Ilaughterl, 30 cubits wide, built Of go
pher wood [laughterl, and covered with
pitch inside and out. Long and contin-
ued laughter] He was naturally puz-
zled at this. He read it again, verified
it, and then said: Ny friends, this is the
first time ever met this in the Bible, but
| accept it as evidence of the assertion
that we are fearfully and wonderfully
made. Immense laughter.l
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
POETR u.
you SAID.

You said that you would come again
When winters storms were DER,
When hawthorn blossomed in the lane
And spring was green once more.
But now the ripening corn is high,
The hawthorn bloom is shed,
The golden summer days pass by
And all my hopes are dead.
You said where'r your steps might range
Your heat would still be mine
You said true love could never change,
For it was made divine.
But now, I've learned that lovers vows
Are changeful as the moon;
Truth falls like May bloom from the boughs,
And love is dead too soon
You said though other lips should smile
'Twould be in vain for you;
That rarest charms could ne'er beguile
heart so firm and true.
But now my tears like falling rain
Blot out the dying day,
And YOU will never come again
To kiss my tears away
Shirley ITyane.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
JAS. W. BUTT,
CharIestoWn, w. Va,
DEALER IN
ceoking and Heating Stoves
AND MANUFACTURER OF
ALL KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE.

THE undersigned has recently enlarged and
/ very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely to his stock, both in variety and
quantity of goods in his line. His supply Of
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated Excelsior"
and Farmer Girl" which never fail to give
entire satisfaction, besides large number of
Others. With each Stove there are given Fifty
Pieces, exclusive of plates, all of them very
useful housekeepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves as furnished by me,
are Side, Automatic-Oven and Pipe Shelves
Water Backs and Warming Closets. Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock, and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed. Ny supply of Fine Goods in my
line is one Of the best ever offered in.Charles-
town, and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets, Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots, Soup Ice and Cream Ladies'
&c, with all the usual variety ofTiI and Sheet
Iron Wares of all kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price of Stoves from Sl2 up.
Roofing and Spouting and other Tin Work,
promptly executed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27

"Oh, Clara, said Maud, Charley took
me sleigh riding last night. had such
fun. / drove"
"What was the matter with Charleyr"
Stupid he couldn't drive with his
teeth, could he!"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
Working Glasses ATTENTION !

We are now prepared TO furnish All classes
with employment ot home, the whole OF the
time. or for their time or for their spare mo-
ments. Business new, light and profitable.
Person, of either sex easily earn from 90 cents
To $500 per evening, and proportional sum
by deyoting AN their time TO the business.
Boy, and girls can earn nearly as much as men.
Thatali who see this may send their address,
and te,t the business We make this offer. To
such as are not we'll satisfied we will send one
dollar to pay for the trouble OF writing. Full
particulars and outfit free. Address GEORGE
STINSON ,V co.. Portland, Maine.
Dec I~~i-t vr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
When YOU visit Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
P.ac. drraue, Cor. Screatb street,
tfHlNGTON, d. C.
TERMS - PER DAY.

ME proprietors of this House, the oldest
i established Hotel iu Washington, desire 20
call the attention of their patrons and the pub
lie Cd tine fact that the Hotel Is and has been
the headquarters for West Nr-uians for over
halfa century The Americ.-u' is centrally
located in the bu>inc,, portion OF the city. and
within "a short distance of AN Public Buildings
Churches. and places of Amusement
DUFFY g. LEANNARDA
November 3D. lS,i-iv. Proprictors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27

INDIAN Glue mends everything Only cts.
i bottle. For sale by c. d. EBY.
- TONEBRAKERS Extracts, for sale by
= C. d. EBY.
CUCUMBERS in brine ready for pickles, for
~ sale by c. d. EBY.
DURE Cider Vinegar and Full Line Of
l. Spices for sale by C. d. EBY.
JUST think of it, one yard Good Tobacco for
c twenty-five cents at c. ID. EBG'S.
RAVELY, Lucy Hinton, Hold Fast, Cher
" ry and other grades of Tobacco. Full
line for sale by ID. EBY.
ERESH lot of Imported Olive Oil, just re-
Il ceived at c. d. EBY'S.
MASON'S Backing and Frank Miller's Shoe
vi Dressing at c. d. EBTS.
FINEST Line and cheapest Toilet Soaps in
l. Town at c. d. EBY'S.
EEATHER Renovater, nearly new will be
Il sold cheap by addressing c. d. EBY,
October I, 1856. Charlestown, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27

AcNov'S Blood Remedy gusr.n-
teed. Hisa positive cure for Ulcers. Erup-
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. Itpuri6esthe
whole system, and bsnishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee 1t.
GEO. I. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27

Ctue,a,r. Jfasot Comfy. U'o, I1g.ti1,
Having associated for the practice of Law. viii
attend To- cases in the diIcreu, Courts of West
Virginia and Maryland. Attention given 90
Pensions and all classes of Claims against the
o. $. Government.
rY- Special attention to Collections.
April 6. 1~-~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27

no\o.oo that are fretful, peevish.
Windy Collie, Teething Pains. or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once by using Acker's Baby soother.
It contains no Opium or Morphine.
hence is safe. BSice 25 cents. Sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
DE.N'TESTR Y.

nR. 7. II. SCHEFFER, formerly of Freder
II lex, Md. having permanently located in
Charlestown, offers his professional services TO
the public
Appended is a card of his predecessor:
Itake pleasure in recommending my successor,
DR.. T. H. Schefer, who takes my office, in the
practice of Dentistry and whose known skillin
his profession enables me to commend him
confidently TO all my patients solicit for him
the same confidence and generous support ac-
corded to me by the citizens of Charlestown
and vicinity.
S. II. WILLIAMS.
March IS, lSS4
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
W'OOE WANTED.
Surveying and Conveyancing.

WILL survey anywhere, promptly and al,
/ short tnotice-accuracy guaranteed. Special
attention paid in connection Herewith to DRAW
ING DEEDS or any establishments OF Writing
O.-Cbarlestown, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Dec. S, 1877. ). HOWELL BROWN.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27

WE will have by September 1st a full sup
w ply of School Books ofevery description,
also full line Of School Sundries, such as
pens. slate pencils, satchels, &c. We invite
the attention of our customers, and the public
to this branch of our business. Any book not
in stock furnished in a few days,
AlSQUITH & co.
August 26. 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
ChaYTOtfesriUe CaSsimeres.

4 FRESH invoice of these celebrated goods
"a Just received To those who have worn
them no recommendation is Necessary.
Oct. s. 1885. GEO. W. T. KEARSLEY.
INSECTS AND VERMIN.-Persian Insect
Il Powder, Whale Oil and Carbolic Soap Ok.
Silver, Mercurial Ointment, and Bed Bug Poi
son. AISQUITH & co.
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This department pays its own losses and is not
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For further information and policies apply
to II. y. OGDEN & CO., Gen1 Agents,
FairmOnt, w. Va,
Or b. F. LEISENRING, Agent, at
May 6, 1856. CharleStown, w. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
WMxhinglom S .Nefander

HAVE made arrangements 20 insure proper
IL ty AGAINST TOBNADOES in Ktua, of
Hartford Continental, of New York and Pea
body. of Wueclng ". Va. Where parties de
sire tai>. 0u application special Policy Will
be granted ami au additional rate be charged
for same.
llly --. l>,i.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27

NEW FRUIT.-Just received. fresh lot Of
~ New Citron, Raisins and Currants. We
have also now a fresh supply Of COnfectioner's
Sugar, from which you can make your own
candy as you want it. and have it fresh.
Respectfully. c. d. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
Farmers.
For Sale.

OBILLIARD Tables and one Pool Table-all
- Collins make-for sale low. One of them
nearly new. Apply to
F.B. SOUDERS,
July 3. 1884. Jefferson Building.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-01-27
Stamping.

MISS MARY COCKRILL is prepared to do
VI STAMPING; also Dress making and fam
lily Sewing. At residence of her father, Capt.
d. II. Cockrill.
January :. Sc.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
HnteIs.

Auction Sale.
 B. BOOTH, AUCTIONEER, WY ILL sell at $50 Grand ave, near Olive street. w Tuesday, Dec. 9, at and 2 o'clock pm. the stock of new clothing, consisting of boys and youths suits boys overcoats 400 pair of mems and boys pants. umbrellas, suspenders etc etc. d24 2t East Rock Line-Winter Ar.
 ransement.
 A FTER Monday, Nov. 14th, the regular daily A trips to the Park will be discontinued. h. stead special trips will be made for parties of six more at any hour. Orders left at Klock's Drug Store promptly attended to- Parties called for and left anywhere in the city. Round trip 4oc. Small additional charge for le s than six
 n1O w, H DOOLITTI,E Prom
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Of Davenport Church Sunday School.
 At the above church last evening was held one of the best festivals that the Sunday school has ever had. The church had been very tastilv trimmed with evergreens under the direction of Mrs. G. F. Burgess. The exercises opened by Q processional hymn by the Sunday school, followed by scripture reading and prayer by the pastor. Pauline Skiff entertained the large audience with 8 Christmas greeting. tsChildren's day' was recited by Annie Lendroth. followed by re- sponsive readings; All united heartily in Q carol, after which the following programme was carried out: ++e- s@' Recitation, Little Folks at Christmas Time, by Hattie Ward.
 Recitation, Luther's Cradle Hymn. by Florence Charlton.
 Responsive readings and carols by the school
 Recitation Stars, by Daisy Danforth.
 Address, What Have We Learned? by James Me- Recitation, Mothers Story, by Willie eress
 Recitation, What Shall We Give? by Laura War Address, What We Can Give, by Blanche Thomp- 
 Recitation, If I Were Santa Claus, by Harry Shell.
 Recitation, A Christmas Night Vision, by Olive Paulson.
 Offerings by the congregation.
 Retrospect and Prospect, by Miss Florence Pease.
 Recitation, Christmas Carol, by Miss Julia Bartlett.
 Address. A Pleasant Duty. blythe superintendent,
 Prccessional hymn, by school,
 The several carols were finely rendered by the school and the committee, under the di- rection of Mrs. Paul Skif, deserve the utmost praise for the fine programme as carried out. On Wednesday evening the scheol will re-
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
FELEGRAPH1c JoTT1NGs

Tom Doss, colored, who recently shot w. T. Holmes, was taken from jail at Franklin, Ky, by mob early Saturday morning and hanged.
 Mrs O'Neill and her son and daughter were killed last night near Rhinebeck, N. Y., by a train while walking on the New York Gen. tral railroad track.
 Fred E. Weston, thirty years old, fell through the ice on Humphreys pond in Lynnfeld, Mass, while fishing yesterday and drowned He leaves widow.
 The Booth Barrett season of two weeks at the Boston Theater closed with the perform ance of Macbeth" Saturday night. The financial exhibit of the first week is $22, ,556, and of the second, $25, ,619.
 James Huddleston, fifty years of age, who lived near Emmons, Va, was thrown from his wagon loaded with straw Saturday and in his descent ran pitchfork through his body. He died soon afterward.
 The Cunard liner Aurania, Captain Haines, from New York December IF. has arrived at Queenstown on her way to Liverpool. The Aurania was detained eighteen hours in mid ocean, her machinery having become dis abled.
 All efforts to settle the difficulty between the Allan steamship line and the Grand Trunk railway having failed, Captain Smith, manager of the Allan line, announces that their steamers will go to Baltimore instead of Portland after this week.
 John M. Barclay, for many years junior clerk of the House of Representatives, died at his residence on Fourteenth street, Wash ington, Saturday night, aged seventy. He was foI al .,Ek the influence of President Lincoln.
 The trial of thirtyfve persons implicated in the revolt of October. 1886, has just closed at Philadelphia. Two of the accused were sentenced to death and four to imprisonment for various terms and the rest were acquit- ted. The trial excited intense interest.
 St. Aloysins academy in Yonkers, N. Y., was burned about o'clock yesterday morn ing. There are usually about eighty boy pu- pills in the building, but all had gone home for the holidays excepting sixteen who eseap- ed safely together with the sixteen nuns who act as teachers The loss is about SIG, 900.
 The building No. 514 Locust street, St. Louis, occupied by Odull 6 CrundelI, dealers in wooden and willow ware and fancy furni- ture, and the Charles E. Clark Notion com- pany, was burned Saturday night. The losses are: Odull & Crundall $25, ,O00, insurance s20, ,00O; 0. E. Clark Go. $40,000, insurance $20,00O
 A gang of men from the prohibition pre- cincts of Boone county accepted the hospi- talities of John Corners saloon in Erlanger, Ky, Saturday night and then attempted to clean out the place. Rome and Frank Res- pus and Ben Stevens and John Dorsey of the attacking party were shot and seriously wounded.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26

FOR RENT. AA OFFICES Nos. 3 and 1, first floor, over New &siil Haven Bank occupied by New York #iig Life Insurance Company, who will remove January 1st rooms now occupied by Security Co. at 769 Chapel street. Inquire or New p10tf
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
Another Revolution i'm Honolulu.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25.-A special corre- spondent writing from Honolulu says: The people here are virtually on the eve of an- other revolution. The King in exercising his veto powers intends to stand on his con stitutional rights until judicial decision is rendered. The legislature will contest his action and the natives are becoming excited. They find themselves treated with contempt, the King insulted, his rights as understood by them ignored or denied. The native pow CTS it is said are melting natives to rise in arms if necessary and assert their right to 8 voice in the management of their own affairs. It only reeds spark to set the country in a blaze.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
Hinman's Real Estate and Fire
 Insurance Agency.

NA Houses and lots bought and sold. #::: Farms for sale or exchange for city prop Eslsl erty Rents aud collections a specially Fire Life and Accident policies; best in the world. TO RENT-No. 20 Dwight street, frst-class house and barn; rent cheap.
 l.. B. HINMANs
 n14 6s Church Street. Open evenings.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
A rRAFF10 IN mURDER,
Startling Discoveries 1n a Deserte'
 ShantY.

ShantY.
 WICHITA, Kan, Dec. 25.-A man who has arrived here from No Mans Land confirms the reports of wholesale murders by the Ke1- ley family who lave disappeared. The fam fly lived in 8 one-story house with barn short distance away. An :investiga- tion showed that the house had cellar and in this was the decomposed body of man. This body lay almost beneath trap which had been built in the hoor In one corner of the cellar were found two other bodies, both so far decomposed as to be unacceptable. Besides these MT. Gregg says four bodies were found buried beneath the stable, one of which was that of a woman. Lying alongside of the barn buried at depth of not over three feet were unearthed the remains of man. About two feet away was a second body. At the corner were buried the bodies of third man and woman. The bodies were; taken from their resting places and given! burial. Nothing has been heard of the Kelleys since they moved. There is feeling that with their il-gotten gains they have, gone to Old Mexico.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
A Bachelors Lonely Death.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Morey Hale Barlow was found dead in his room to-day at No. fl Lafayette Place. He was sixty years old, 8 bachelor and had lived alone for the last seven years. He made living as an adver- tising eanvasser for number of religious publications, but the greater part of his time was spent in solitude with his books. sasHe was member of the American Geographical society, thesNew York Historical society, the Genealogical society, the Huguenot society for the Advancement of Science and Arts. He was descendant of the family of which Nathan Hale was member and had given much research to the incidents connected with the execution of the young American patriot by the British.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
TURKEY IN DIRE STRAITS. Her Golfers Empty While War Clouds Gafh hOuE Her.


 CoNsTANT1NoPLE, Dec 25.-The govern ment is alarmed at it's neighbors' war prepa- rations and the Sultan is inquiring as to the advisability of calling out fifty thousand men for Erzeroum and Bulgaria. It is stated that M Nedclioff, the Russian ambassador, has informed the Porte that unless the indemnity arrears amounting to e75O, ,O0O be paid Rus sia will be obliged to take pledges in Asia Minor for the protection of her interests. The government is hampered for money. A body of marines whose time had expired tried to force their way into the palace-to demand of the Sultan their arrears of pay. They were all arrested and imprisoned and afterward were paid small sum each and sent away from the capital to prevent their complaints reaching the Sultan's ears.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
76 4 and. Z@8
FRTTTTS AND so 4th :,

Florida Oranges, Halifax River fancy, all sizes, best grown.
 Choice Malaga Grapes.
 Layer Figs, Pulled Figs extra.
 Crystalized French Fruits, # lb and lb boxes
 Stuffed French PruneS lb boxes. Fancy Layer Raisins in layer cartoons Very extra large loose Muscatels Vistsos Currants, new Citron, new or ange and Lemon Peel Choice Fancy Chocolate m fBncy boxes.
 R & R. Plum Pudding, 9 lb and ID cans. Mrs. Tayior's celebr 4ted Plum Pudding in bowls. Mrs Tayors Mince for Pies it is the richest of the rich Fruit Cake, lb and 16 lb boxes. Jellfes, Jams Preserves. great variety of Kennedy's Fancy Biscuits large stock of California Canned Fruits Huyler's Sugared Figs. ,,,.
 Gredoble Nuts, Almonds, big Pecans Fil Fruit Cake, lb and 16 ID cans. Queen OffVes, mgn grades of Olive Oil Salad Dressing Poultry Dress ng, Crosse & Blackwell's Pickles, Picked Tongue. Pickled Oysters, Sweet Picked Peaches.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
An old Grudge settled with a Knife.

EAST WEYMOUTH, Mass, Dec. 25.-During quarrel last night between Patrick Dona- hue, ,twenty-six years old, and Daniel Cronin, the latter was stabbed in the left breast, in- dicting very serious wound. The quarrel was the result of an old grudge and it is al- legged that Cronin assaulted Donahue, kicking locked up and Cronin was taken to his house where he continues in precarious condition. The knife penetrated the left lung and the victim is very weak from loss of blood, al though the chances tonight are slightly in favor of his recovery. Donahue will be ar raigned Tuesday. --.-.- -.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
R1otous Students at St. Petersburg.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 25.-The latest uni versity riot here was caused by students in- viting citizens to make common cause with them. The disorder has spread to the mili- tary academy, the medical college and the school of forestry, all of which are now closed. The rumor that an attempt had been made to assassinate the Czar was due to the discovery of secret door in the floor of the imperial box in the Marc Theater
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
Ordinance de RemoviDs Surplus

Earth from Streess. DE it ordained by the Court of Common Council ID of the City of New Haven:
 1. No person shall take or remove any surplus or excavated material from the roadway of any street in said city without the authority of the Board of Public Works.
 9 Any person offending against the prov sions of this ordinance shall forfeit and pay penalty of twenty dollars for each offense.
 In Court of Common Council, City of New Haven Read, accepted and adopted
 Approved December 23. 1887.
 Attest: -f---- BERNARD J. STANLEY,
 d263t City Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
ALtveIv ChrIstmaatn chicago.

CHICAGO. Dec. 25-Christmas in Chicago was marred by an unusual number of affrays fatal and otherwise. In twenty-four hours preceding six o'clock this evening four per sons had been reported stabbed, one shot dead and policeman and an alderman pum- meIled ont of existence
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
The Plan of Campaign Succeeds.

DUBLIN, Dec. 25.-The Mitchelstown land court has made 8, reduction of twenty-two per cent. in rates on the Countess of King ston's estate. A year ago the tenants de- manded twenty per cent reduction. This was refused and since that time the tenants have carried on the plan of campaign.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
FOR SALE,

FUER SEAAA49
 ksA A HOUSE AND LOT in the northern part EHiiiI of the city between State and Orange N!I streets. The lot is 53x140; house contains 1S rooms and there is good barn on the premises This is in neighborhood that is Al, and wilt be sold at bargain if sold soon. large per cent of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. MERWIN's REAL ESTATE OFFICE,
 759 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-26
The Crown Prince Gra1erul

BERLIN, Dec. 25.-The Crown Prince has sent letter to the Prussian Grand lodge of Free Masons thanking them for their address of sympathy and for their demonstrations of joy over the favorable symptoms in his case. The report that Dr. Mackenzie went to Alge- ria to select a residence for the Grown Prince has no foundation